Quote by Robert Plant

I like to comprehend more or less everything around me - apart from the creation of my music. It's an obsessive character trait that's getting worse. I don't switch the light on and off 15 times before I leave the room yet, but something's going wrong.

I like to comprehend more or less everything around me - apa

Summary

This quote reflects the obsessive nature of the speaker, who seeks complete understanding of their surroundings, except when it comes to creating music. They describe this trait as becoming increasingly worse over time, suggesting a potential development of obsessive-compulsive tendencies. While they do not go into specific details, the mention of not switching the light on and off multiple times implies that their obsession is manifesting in other aspects of their life, indicating a worrisome trajectory.

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By Robert Plant

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